Male Breast Enlargement (Gynecomastia)
Gynecomastia is a condition that causes breast enlargement in men. Under normal circumstances, breast enlargement in men should not be seen in women at times of hormonal fluctuations such as puberty periods. The image that is considered normal in terms of health and fits the general aesthetic appearance is the flat male breast image.
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Gynecomastia is an abnormal breast enlargement that leads to an appearance disorder in men. Usually, excessive weight gain, hormonal diseases or hormonal imbalance during periods such as puberty lead to breast enlargement. This breast enlargement, which prevents masculine appearance, is known as gynecomastia by its medical name. In addition, the use of various medications such as steroids that disrupt the hormone balance of the individual can also cause gynecomastia, even if it is not in adolescence but in adulthood. Breast enlargement in men can lead to problematic situations such as deterioration of body perception or even restriction of movements due to the individual’s feeling of insecurity.
Definition and Causes of Breast Enlargement in Men
Breast enlargement in men is medically defined as gynecomastia. The causes of gynecomastia may vary according to the situation. The cause of gynecomastia is related to the type of gynecomastia. Gynecomastia in adolescence is usually caused by hormone fluctuations during puberty.
As interesting as it may sound, gynecomastia can also occur in infancy and this is because the baby is affected by the estrogen hormone that is secreted too much in the mother’s body while the baby is in the womb and breastfeeding. In addition, gynecomastia can also occur due to excess weight gain.
Who Is Suitable for Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is suitable for male patients who have very large breasts and want to get rid of this problem. Gynecomastia surgery may be the ideal solution, especially if the breast size of the individual, regardless of the reason, has reached a level that will disrupt the general appearance, negatively affect the body perception and thus cause great discomfort. In addition to all these, who gynecomastia is suitable for can be discussed in more detail under several headings.
Gynecomastia Candidate Criteria
In order to benefit from gynecomastia, that is, aesthetic breast correction surgery for men, some criteria must be met. For gynecomastia surgery, it is generally required to be over the age of 18. The main reason for this situation is that both the individual is legally considered to be of legal age and the individual must have completed his/her development. However, in extreme cases, with the approval of the doctor and parents, gynecomastia surgery can be performed on patients older than 15 – 16 years of age. In addition, in gynecomastia surgery, the general health condition and skin elasticity of the individual are also required to be suitable for male breast aesthetic surgery.
Conditions Where Gynecomastia Surgery is not Suitable
In some cases, although breast reduction seems to be very important and beneficial for male patients, it may not be performed for various reasons. Many plastic surgery doctors who perform gynecomastia surgery do not find patients under the age of 18 suitable for gynecomastia surgery. The main reason for this situation is that the problem of breast enlargement seen during puberty in men can pass spontaneously and there is a possibility that effective results cannot be obtained from surgery because the development is not complete. However, this age criterion can be changed in extreme cases. In addition, important health problems that cause hormonal fluctuations or the presence of a mass in the breast tissue that is not sure whether it is benign or not are also situations where gynecomastia surgery is not suitable.
Gynecomastia Treatment Methods
There are some treatment methods that can be used to eliminate the problem of gynecomastia. These methods include liposuction, which is a fat tissue reduction process, surgical intervention, healthy weight loss or hormone therapy. However, the most effective treatment methods are liposuction and fat tissue reduction. The main reason for this is that the problem of breast enlargement in men is usually not solved by methods such as male breast shaping exercises or weight loss. Gynecomastia treatment with liposuction and surgical intervention is not only effective but also reliable because it is performed by plastic surgery specialists.
Gynecomastia Treatment with Liposuction
Gynecomastia can be treated with liposucitone. This method is generally used to solve the problem of breast enlargement that occurs due to excessive weight gain, i.e. increased adipose tissue. In gynecomastia treatment with liposuction, fat tissue reduction is performed through incisions and cannulas placed in the breast area.
Gynecomastia Treatment with Surgical Excision
Gynecomastia treatment with surgical excision is the most precise and effective treatment method that solves the problem of breast enlargement in men. Surgical excision is used especially in cases where the growth in breast tissue is not caused by factors such as weight and cannot be eliminated by methods such as liposuction. In gynecomastia treatment with surgical excision, excess breast and skin tissue is surgically removed.
Advantages of Gynecomastia Surgery
The advantages of gynecomastia surgery are quite high. In order to understand the advantages of gynecomastia operation, it is necessary to know the negative effects of gynecomastia, that is, the problem of breast enlargement in men. Breast tissue is not large in the masculine image that is considered normal and fits the aesthetic perception of individuals. Therefore, it is very difficult for individuals with gynecomastia to achieve an aesthetic appearance and feel good about themselves. Gynecomastia surgery provides a permanent effect that cannot be achieved with methods such as male breast shaping exercises or weight loss. With this effect, many advantageous results occur, from improvement in the aesthetic appearance of the individual to physical relaxation.
Improvement in Aesthetic Appearance and Increased Self-Confidence
Breast reduction can be a very necessary operation for male individuals. In particular, individuals whose body perception deteriorates due to breast size and whose self-confidence decreases due to not being able to achieve an aesthetic appearance should undergo gynecomastia surgery. With the flat and ideal male breast appearance to be obtained after gynecomastia, the self-confidence of the individual increases and psychological relief is in question.
Physical Relaxation and Clothing Comfort
Although many people think that gynecomastia problem has only superficial effects such as not being able to achieve an aesthetic appearance, this is actually not the case. Male individuals with gynecomastia problem are very uncomfortable with their chest appearance. In order to hide this appearance, they can restrict themselves from wearing tight clothes to doing sports. With gynecomastia surgery, it is possible for individuals to get rid of the problem of breast size and thus relax both mentally and physically. After gynecomastia surgery, you can dress and move as you wish without worrying about your chest appearance.
Recovery Process After Gynecomastia Surgery
As in any aesthetic breast correction operation, some things should be considered after gynecomastia surgery. It is very important to be careful during the recovery process after gynecomastia surgery and to follow the doctor’s recommendations. Otherwise, there may be negative situations such as facing complications or not achieving effective results from gynecomastia surgery. The things to be considered in the recovery process after gynecomastia surgery can be discussed in more detail under several headings.
Postoperative Care and Recovery
After gynecomastia surgery, caring for the surgical site is very important for the healing process to proceed smoothly. After gynecomastia surgery, patients are usually discharged on the same day or stay in the hospital overnight. During your stay in the hospital, your postoperative care such as your dressing will be done by nurses. After discharge, you can recover by wearing the gynecomastia corset, using the medications recommended by your doctor, protecting the surgical site from impacts and avoiding heavy physical activities in the first days. After gynecomastia surgery, the use of the corset should continue for at least 4 – 5 weeks. The full recovery period is between 6 – 24 months.
Reduction and Care of Postoperative Scars
cAfter gynecomastia, scars may remain in the surgery area, that is, around the breast tissue and especially on the nipples. These scars can be made indistinct in the first months with sun protection and the use of medications recommended by the doctor. In addition to all these, if you are still uncomfortable with scars, you can consult your doctor and benefit from laser treatments that are very effective for scars.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is gynecomastia diagnosed?
Gynecomastia is diagnosed by a plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery specialist. Plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery specialists can detect gynecomastia, a problem of breast enlargement in men, by various methods such as observation and palpation. In addition, you may be referred to an endocrinology and metabolic diseases specialist by your plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery specialist. With this referral, if hormonal imbalance has caused breast enlargement, you can get information about this condition and start the appropriate treatment to get rid of gynecomastia.
When can I start doing sports after gynecomastia surgery?
It is necessary to wait at least 3-4 weeks to start doing sports after gynecomastia surgery. Especially heavy exercises such as weight lifting for male breast shaping should be avoided. Otherwise, there may be problematic situations such as sutures in the chest area, which has already been damaged by gynecomastia surgery. In addition, situations such as the patient encountering complications or general health conditions may cause the patient to start doing sports later after gynecomastia. Therefore, you need to get permission from your doctor to start doing sports after gynecomastia surgery.
Will growth occur again after gynecomastia surgery?
Whether there will be growth again after gynecomastia surgery varies depending on the situation and different factors. Since excess fat, breast and skin tissue are removed with gynecomastia surgery, it is not possible to encounter the problem of breast growth again. However, extreme situations such as the patient gaining too much weight or having a health problem that causes hormone disorder may cause regrowth in the breast despite being treated with gynecomastia surgery. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid situations that will cause hormone imbalances or excess weight gain after gynecomastia surgery.
Is it necessary to use a bra or corset after gynecomastia surgery?
After gynecomastia, which is a highly effective male breast aesthetic operation, of course, there is no bra use. However, it is necessary to use a corset after gynecomastia surgery. The corset, which will be recommended by your plastic surgeon after gynecomastia surgery, provides the support needed in the chest area after aesthetic breast correction, reduces edema and helps accelerate the healing process. On average, it is necessary to use a corset for 1 month after gynecomastia surgery. However, the duration of corset use can be shortened or extended depending on the situation.
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